- Phong Tr?n and the Special Privilege Token ???
Han Th??ng ????? and Han Kh?ng B?o ?? ran for a while, when they were called back by someone from the Profound Ice Sect, asking them to return to the capital to meet an acquaintance.
His name was Phong Tr?n ??, the Grand Imperial Guard at the Capital of Pearl Jade Nation ??, and currently the commander of the entire Dark Shadow Army (ám B? Quan). Phong Tr?n ?? was commissioned by the second king (the father of the current King, Chau Ng?c T?), responsible for liaising with the immortal cultivation sects when the relationship between the court and the sects became too strained. This was especially true for the relationship with the Profound Ice Sect ??, particularly with the Grand State Master (an Elder of the Profound Ice Sect).
Han Th??ng's ????? Master, Han Th??ng Nhan ??, was also an Elder in the Profound Ice Sect, like the Grand State Master. Thus, he requested Phong Tr?n's ?? assistance, a special privilege, or some priority, to save the family of his descendants.
In the capital, Phong Tr?n ?? was no different from an uncrowned king ??, holding the power of both the regular army and the secret army. He could single-handedly cover the sky ??, yet he was only loyal to his position. During the day, he was the General guarding the city gate. At night, he governed the entire underground city ??, where Demonic Cultivators (Ma Tu) and Ghost Cultivators (Qu? Tu) lived. Phong Tr?n's ?? missing arm was replaced by a successfully grafted Flood Dragon Arm (Cánh tay Giao Long) ??, created by combining with Demonic cultivation technology. It was harder than iron and steel, allowing him to perform Ice ?? and Water ?? spells, giving him strength equivalent to the Foundation Establishment stage (Trúc C?).
But Han Th??ng ????? did not know this, thinking of Phong Tr?n ?? as just a city gate general as his outward appearance suggested; both displayed familiarity. Phong Tr?n ?? handed Han Th??ng ????? a token ??? and said: "Give this card to the city gate guard anywhere, and they will meet all your requests ?."
Han Th??ng ????? said: "Thank you, my friend. How's life lately?"
Phong Tr?n ?? said: "It's alright, little joy, much sadness ??, but there is no other choice."
Han Th??ng ????? said: "You're lucky, being a city gate general. Just stand still and have nothing to worry about."
Phong Tr?n ?? laughed ?? and said: "Haha, it's not that easy, it's quite hard work. Ah... How is Noe ?? doing?"
Han Th??ng ????? said: "He's well. Don't worry, he's hiding very carefully."
Phong Tr?n ?? said: "That's good. Send him my regards. He doesn't need to hide anymore. He can move around freely. I guarantee it. If he's still worried, give him this token ???. It will surely keep him safe. Also, deliver this letter ?? for me."
After receiving the items, Han Th??ng ????? immediately set off with Han Kh?ng B?o ?? to find Han Trung B?o ???. Immediately after, Dark Shadow Team 118 (ám B? 118) received orders to shadow Han Th??ng ?????, providing support while reporting news ??. Along the way, Han Th??ng ????? heard news of the exiled group being robbed ??. According to the description, the bandit leader was extremely similar to Han Trung B?o ???. The army was mobilized to hunt down this bandit gang but found nothing ??.
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- Profound Ice Frost and the Starseed Faith ?
According to the intelligence received from the Dark Shadow Army (ám B? Quan) ???, they went missing on a foggy mountain ??. Han Th??ng ????? went to investigate and found the fog there to be very strange, similar to the fog in Celestial City ?, a type of Formation called Profound Ice Frost (Huy?n B?ng S??ng Giá), specifically used for disorientation.
Han Th??ng ????? and Han Kh?ng B?o ?? climbed the mountain, continuously shouting loudly, when suddenly a strong arm ?? reached out and pulled them one by one into a space filled with warm sunlight ??.
The three senior and junior brothers happily reunited ??. In this area, there were about 40 people ???, male and female, old and young. They built a few small houses to rest, sitting together and roasting wild boar ??.
Han Kh?ng B?o ??, seeing Han Trung B?o ??? being very close to the beautiful girl Ti?t H?nh ??, whispered: "Have you made your decision yet? Are you returning to the sect?"
Han Trung B?o ??? said: "I've decided. I'm returning to the Profound Ice Sect..."
Han Kh?ng B?o ??, not hearing the rest, interjected: "But Master will be sad ?? if you do that. If you stay, Master will owe us a favor."
Han Trung B?o ??? continued: "... the sect gains nothing more, but by staying here, I am all their hope ??."
Han Kh?ng B?o ?? laughed and said: "You're beating around the bush. It's for that girl, isn't it? I can tell immediately ??." Han Trung B?o ??? scratched his head in embarrassment.
Han Th??ng ?????, seeing the two talking vaguely, immediately asked: "What are you two talking about?"
Seeing Han Th??ng's ????? confused face, Han Trung B?o ??? just said: "Master wants us to stay here." Han Th??ng ????? was still naive and didn't understand. It took several explanations for him to grasp the meaning.
Han Th??ng ????? immediately refused: "No, no, I don't want to. I want to cultivate immortality ??. My Dao Heart is resolute."
Han Kh?ng B?o ?? sighed ????? and said: "Your efforts are futile. I'm just like you, with Three-Spiritual Roots (Tam Linh c?n), which is a Waste Spiritual Root (Ph? linh c?n). I can only reach the Qi Condensation stage (Luy?n Khí K?), forever stuck there. I'm older than you; I've tried countless times, but failure is still failure."
Han Th??ng ????? immediately argued: "I don't believe it. I believe that effort leads to success. Even one percent is better than no effort, which is certainly zero percent."
Han Kh?ng B?o ?? strained his neck and argued: "Hope? What hope? Look at the reality right in front of you. How many people in our sect with Three-Spiritual Roots have reached Foundation Establishment (Trúc C?)? Only those from powerful families, the City Lord's children, who can smash money ?? into it have a chance. Wake up, dreamer. There's no lucky star ? here. Live a normal life, earn money, marry, and have children ???????????."
Han Trung B?o ??? suddenly remembered something and said: "A star of hope... Starseed ?... Ah, those who come from the stars, bringing hope for a new era. A lesson Master once taught, and Han Th??ng was pointed out as one of the Starseeds." Han Th??ng ????? nodded and said: "Yes, yes, that's me. Master once said I would be an example for many to follow."
Han Kh?ng B?o ?? said dejectedly: "Stop it. Just focus on the present life. Why think about dreams, hope, and changing the world? That's the work of mighty Soul Transformation (Hóa Th?n) cultivators, not the job of small fries like us."
Their conversation continued for several days afterward ???. Han Th??ng ????? then left to report back to his Master and deliver the letter to Noe ??. Han Kh?ng B?o ?? used the token ??? given by Phong Tr?n ?? to exchange for resources, to build a secret village ??? on the mountain. Both married, had children, and lived a secluded life for many years, naming the village Ice Frost Village (B?ng S??ng Th?n).